Opening Hours
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Plan Your Visit
This fall, follow your curiosity from a moonlit garden to a gallery of luminous clay, and from lively celebrations to timely conversations about land, history, and belonging. With exhibitions, garden experiences, programs, shopping, and the arrival of Robert Indiana’s LOVE, every visit offers a new way in—and a reason to return.
Free Day tickets are available the last Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. until sold out, for admission the following week. Should a Free Day ticket release or event date coincide with a day The Huntington is closed, a new date will be assigned.
Please help us preserve the environment of The Huntington by observing the following:
Call 626-405-2250 if you feel unwell during your visit for any reason and require assistance.
The visitor shuttle travels in a counter-clockwise loop, making eight stops around the grounds. These stops are listed with a shuttle icon in the visitor map and guide and marked with signs across campus. The shuttle runs during regular public hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. These vehicles are accessible and can accommodate wheelchairs.
Visitors are invited to take vacation-style snapshots and videos at The Huntington for personal use.
Posed portrait photography, including but not limited to personal portraits, headshots, engagement, bridal/wedding, family pictures, senior portraits, prom, graduation, quinceañera, and maternity, whether taken by an amateur or professional photographer, must be scheduled, in advance, as a Portrait Photography Session through the Filming & Photography department and requires a fee and city permit. No walk-up requests are granted.
General Policies for All Photography and Videography on The Huntington’s Grounds
For more information on Filming and Photography, please visit Filming/Photography.
The Huntington welcomes coverage from active and accredited journalists working on an editorial story related to its library, art, and botanical collections, or its education and research programs.
Bloomberg Connects
Tips for planning your visit, interactive map, and Huntington history.
Current exhibition highlights and special features.
Self-guided audio tours, including Huntington Highlights, Behind the Scenes, American Art, Garden Sculpture, Chinese Garden, and Japanese Heritage Shōya House.
Media Access & Press Passes
All press passes must be coordinated in advance through the News and Media Relations Office at huntingtonnews@huntington.org.
Film & Video Requests
Press passes do not grant permission to film or record video. All filming or video requests must be submitted to the News and Media Relations Office for approval.
Rose Garden Tea Room Reservation Requests
Complimentary tea service is available for one approved journalist in connection with an editorial assignment.
Spontaneous marriage proposals, involving just two people, are welcomed. Proposals that include any photography, surprise or staged friends or family gatherings, signs, props, decorations, or scavenger hunts are not allowed.
Wedding or union ceremonies, elopements, vow renewals, and other private gatherings, events, or classes are not permitted on The Huntington’s grounds without advance reservations through The Huntington’s Special Events department. For more information on The Huntington’s wedding tiers and pricing, visit huntington.org/weddings.
For the safety of visitors and collections, scattering of ashes is not allowed.
An admission pass that allows entry for one full-time undergraduate student, good for one year of free admission. May be purchased on-site or online by the undergraduate full-time student, who must provide proof of enrollment of 12 units, expected graduation date, college/university ID, and contact information. Apply for a College Card
Restrictions apply:
Enjoy wireless internet access in select areas throughout the grounds. Look for “AtTheH Free Wifi” in your settings on your wireless device.
Dogs and other pets are not permitted at The Huntington, with the exception of ADA-defined service animals.
The Huntington proudly recommends The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, the official hotel and resort of The Huntington.
The Huntington encompasses 207 acres of land in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley, amid a diverse botanical collection of rare plants, shrubs, and mature trees. While The Huntington does not function as a wildlife center, the lush landscape does provide a natural habitat for many birds—including red-shouldered hawks, California quail, Canada geese, and barn owls. Along with three different species of squirrels, it is not uncommon to see raccoons, possums, and, occasionally, coyotes on the property. Always use caution and do not approach wildlife.
Mosquito activity has been very heavy throughout the San Gabriel Valley this summer, including in our Jungle Garden. When outdoors, especially in garden areas, cover up with loose clothing and use insect repellent. More information is available at facebook.com/SGVmosquito.
Geese and their goslings are often spotted on the grounds. For our visitors’ safety (and the safety of our feathered friends) if you see them, please do not disturb them and give them plenty of space. The goslings are indeed adorable, but please resist the temptation to approach them, as their parents can become quite aggressive if they feel threatened.
Koi fish are not native to The Huntington. However, they are very much a part of the Huntington experience, populating our Lily Ponds, Japanese Garden stream, and Chinese Garden lake. Please do not approach or feed them, and keep a respectful distance.
Coyotes are part of the historical landscape of Southern California and have become established in large numbers in urban areas all over the Los Angeles Basin. They were here long before the area was settled and typically remain timid, even if seen out in broad daylight (in urban areas, they are mainly nocturnal). Like any wild animal, they should be viewed with caution. If you see a coyote on the Huntington grounds, please alert one of our security officers. Do not attempt to approach or feed the animal.
The Huntington is a smoke-free environment.
For your safety and improved security, please be aware that bags, purses, and backpacks are checked as visitors enter for prohibited items such as drones, photography and sports equipment, gardening tools, weapons, paints, pastels/chalks, large pads and easels, etc.
1919 Cafe, Red Car coffee shop, Freshwater Pavilion, and the Jade Court Cafe are open, serving a delicious selection of fresh entrees and grab-and-go options, snacks, and beverages, including wine and beer. No outside alcoholic beverages. No picnicking is allowed in the gardens.
The Huntington is committed to making its collections, buildings, programs, and services accessible for all visitors. More
We look forward to your visit. However, The Huntington will not tolerate inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to, yelling, violence, intimidation, threats, harassment, aggression, swearing, damage, abuse, or sexual harassment. Individuals who are aggressive toward staff or other visitors will be expelled from The Huntington and escorted off the property.
The Huntington is a research and educational institution that depends on the well-being of its collections. Please refrain from touching art objects or removing plant material from the property. Any guest found removing an entire plant will be escorted from the premises and subject to prosecution.
The ponds within The Huntington’s Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden and Lily Ponds are integral features of these gardens and are not accessible to visitors.
For the safety of our visitors and staff and the protection of our Botanical Gardens, The Huntington does not retrieve cell phones or other personal items that have been dropped into these ponds during normal operating hours. If anyone loses a phone or other personal item in a pond, they should file a Lost and Found report with Visitors Services and include their contact information, a description of the item, and the location where the item was lost.
While we cannot guarantee recovery, if the item is discovered during routine pond maintenance or other scheduled work, we will make every reasonable effort to return the item using the information provided in the Lost and Found report.
You can file a Lost and Found report in the following ways:
The Huntington respects the right to peaceful protest and free expression. As a private campus open to the public, we do not permit protests or demonstrations on Huntington property.
